Women's Giving Circle of Defiance County

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Women's Giving Circle of Defiance County Our Mission: To support projects which impact the lives of women and children through:
Education, Direct Projects, Partnering with other organizations

Our Purpose:
To cultivate women as philanthropic leaders. To educate, inspire, and assist women to become leaders, well informed, self sufficient, and contributing members of society. Gift Allocations:
The Circle funds two distinct vehicles. One is used for funding annual projects and the other to create a long-term endowment fund.

- Although $1 per day or $365 per year is our goal, the Circle welcomes and encourages giving at all levels. All funds collected are allocated 75% to annual projects, and 25% to the endowment fund.

- Gifts in excess of $365 may be designated by the donor for immediate impact for annual projects, or for the endowment fund. If no designation is made, it will be split 75% to the annual project, and 25% to endowment.

- Checks written to the Women’s Giving Circle of Defiance County/United Way. Through a partnership with the United Way, checks will be received and dispersed based on the above allocations (75 %/25%), or as specifically designated by the donor. The United Way staff will send the 25% (or as designated) to The Defiance Area Foundation along with a detailed donor list. Benefits of Membership:
- Participation in an organization of women empowering women.
- Helping women make strategic and informed decisions about their philanthropy, which allows for greater impact than can happen individually.
- Invitation to the Circle’s meetings and other special programs.
- Networking opportunities with people of shared values.
- Eligibility for membership on the advisory board and standing committees of the Circle.

Reminder to join us tonight!! 🙌🏼
10/13/2026

Reminder to join us tonight!! 🙌🏼

Proud to support One Step at a Time with a $1,000 grant! 👟💕 This meaningful 5K was founded in memory of Scott and is a b...
09/18/2026

Proud to support One Step at a Time with a $1,000 grant! 👟💕 This meaningful 5K was founded in memory of Scott and is a beautiful example of our community coming together to support one another.

Give. Grant. Create Change.

💚 Empowering female student-athletes, on the field and beyond.The Women’s Giving Circle of Defiance County is proud to a...
09/17/2026

💚 Empowering female student-athletes, on the field and beyond.

The Women’s Giving Circle of Defiance County is proud to award a $1,000 grant to Tinora Athletics to help make Empowering the Female Student-Athlete: Mind. Body. Spirit. possible!

This FREE community event will bring female student-athletes, coaches, families, and community members together for an evening focused on building strong, healthy and confident young women.

Featuring experts from The Ohio State University Athletics, attendees will hear from Dr. Marcia Edwards, Sports Psychologist, on mental resilience, focus and handling performance pressure, and Gabby Mushisky, Sports Dietitian, on performance nutrition, fueling and recovery.

📅 Wednesday, November 11
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Tinora Performing Arts Center
🎟️ FREE & open to the public

Pictured is WGC Advisory Board member Kristi Pariseau presenting the $1,000 grant to Jake Essig of Tinora Athletics.

We’re especially excited to support a program that invests in the whole student-athlete: mind, body and spirit. 💚

Please share and help spread the word to female student-athletes throughout our area!

🎈 Bringing a little extra magic to BalloonFest! ✨The Women’s Giving Circle of Defiance County was proud to provide a $1,...
09/17/2026

🎈 Bringing a little extra magic to BalloonFest! ✨

The Women’s Giving Circle of Defiance County was proud to provide a $1,500 sponsorship to help bring children’s characters to BalloonFest this year!

From meeting Captain America to spending time with Princess Belle, these special appearances helped create some pretty unforgettable moments for local kids and families. ❤️💛💙

Pictured are Bridget Oberlin, representing the Women’s Giving Circle, and Abby Wolfrum from the United Way.

We love supporting experiences that bring families together, create smiles, and make community events like BalloonFest even more memorable for our kids. 🎈

Women supporting women. Community supporting community. 💕The Women’s Giving Circle of Defiance County is proud to sponso...
09/17/2026

Women supporting women. Community supporting community. 💕

The Women’s Giving Circle of Defiance County is proud to sponsor the upcoming Zonta Club of Defiance Annual Luncheon for Women’s Health!

Pictured is Kim Howit accepting our luncheon sponsorship from WGC Advisory Board member Amy Daeger, alongside Laurie McCann, representing the Zonta Luncheon Committee.

This year’s luncheon, “Finding Your Balance: Hormones, Health and Living Well,” will bring women together for an important conversation about health and wellness, while also raising funds to support TNT Bags and other programs benefiting women’s health right here in our community.

📅 Thursday, October 1
📍 Fraternal Order of Eagles, Defiance
🕦 Doors open at 11:30 AM
🎟️ Tickets: $45, including lunch

We love partnering with local organizations that are creating opportunities for women to learn, connect, and live healthier lives. 💗

📚 Small books. Big conversations. 💜The Women’s Giving Circle was proud to sponsor the children’s books provided at the D...
09/02/2026

📚 Small books. Big conversations. 💜

The Women’s Giving Circle was proud to sponsor the children’s books provided at the Defiance County Drug Free Coalition’s Overdose Awareness Event.

Events like this remind us that strengthening our community happens in many ways, including giving families resources that encourage connection, communication and healthy conversations with our kids.

Pictured are WGC Advisory Board Member Deb Hench and Emily Muta of Defiance College, helping share these resources with local families.

We’re grateful to the Defiance County Drug Free Coalition and all of the organizations and volunteers who came together to raise awareness, provide support and remind families that they are not alone.

Another wonderful example of how collective giving can make a meaningful difference right here at home. 💜📖

Today, we remember a woman whose legacy reaches far beyond the music. 🤍Dolly Parton gave the world an incredible collect...
08/25/2026

Today, we remember a woman whose legacy reaches far beyond the music. 🤍

Dolly Parton gave the world an incredible collection of songs, but she also gave millions of children something just as powerful: the gift of books, imagination and the belief that they could dream big.

Through our support of United Way of Defiance County, the Women’s Giving Circle has been proud to help support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and its mission of putting books into the hands and homes of children right here in our community.

There is something especially meaningful today about knowing that a piece of Dolly’s legacy lives on every time a child opens one of those books. 📚

Thank you, Dolly, for using your life and your success to make the world a little brighter, kinder and full of possibility.

Your music will live on. Your generosity will live on. And generations of little dreamers will continue turning the pages. 🤍

Thank you, Dolly.

More than lunch. It’s community in action.Last week, the Women’s Giving Circle was proud to sponsor lunches for 73 child...
08/18/2026

More than lunch. It’s community in action.

Last week, the Women’s Giving Circle was proud to sponsor lunches for 73 children attending Kindergarten Camp at schools across Defiance County! 🍎🥪🍓

And behind every lunch were some pretty wonderful people. Our WGC volunteers gathered to wash, chop, pack and prepare meals so our newest little students could focus on making friends, learning routines and getting excited for their first big year of school. ✏️📚

We love seeing generosity come full circle: local women giving their time and resources to support local kids and families.

Thank you to everyone who rolled up their sleeves and helped make Kindergarten Camp a little sweeter! 💚

This is what community looks like!We love seeing our youngest learners starting their school journey with smiles, new fr...
08/18/2026

This is what community looks like!

We love seeing our youngest learners starting their school journey with smiles, new friendships, and a whole lot of excitement! Kindergarten Camp is such a wonderful way to help little ones feel comfortable, confident, and ready for their first big year. 🖤💛

The Women’s Giving Circle is proud to celebrate the people and programs throughout our community that help our children learn, grow, and thrive. 🌱

Wishing these little campers an amazing kindergarten year! ✏️📚

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Defiance, OH
43512

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